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Capacities per Wikipedia:
Dunkin' Donuts Arena - 11,940
Van Andel Arena - 10,834
Verizon Wireless Arena - 9,852
Huntington Center - 7,839
That brings a smile to the face... maybe these venues will seem a bit less empty than some of the recent 2010, 2011 arenas that have been close to 14,000+
Hopefully this means the NCAA has smartened up a bit.
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Agree with the 3 hour estimate. That's why I've been saying that Western fans are probably looking at 4 or 5 games, rather than 6. Basically it depends on where you spend Saturday.
If you have a rooting interest in the Saturday/Sunday Regional, you probably leave the Friday/Saturday city after the Friday games. Total Games = 5.
Otherwise you probably take in the whole Friday/Saturday tournament, then head to the other city for Sunday's title game. Total Games = 4. But 2 Regional Finals would be very tempting.
Those who follow one team, and only one team, probably aren't connecting with what I'm saying. But if you're a fan of college hockey as a sport, I'm guessing you see the value here.Last edited by pgb-ohio; 10-09-2011, 12:18 AM.
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Originally posted by mmb5 View PostTwo hours between GR and Toledo is a stretch even by the driving habits of Michiganders (Michigan: Where the Speed Limits Indicate a Minimum Speed). It will be closer to 3.
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Two hours between GR and Toledo is a stretch even by the driving habits of Michiganders (Michigan: Where the Speed Limits Indicate a Minimum Speed). It will be closer to 3.
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With a two hour drive, seeing all six games is indeed plausible. For the Toledo/Grand Rapids pairing, 5 of 6 games is probably the best case scenario. Still, that's a nice opportunity.
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With Providence and Manchester within 2 hours it might be possible to attend both regionals
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Originally posted by Gainzo View PostTsongas has a capacity of 6,500 for hockey. Is that not enough?
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Originally posted by Alton View Posthttp://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hock...100511aaa.html
Northeast: Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH (hosted by New Hampshire)
East: Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI (hosted by Brown)
Midwest: Huntington Center, Toledo, OH (hosted by Bowling Green)
West: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (hosted by Michigan)
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Originally posted by satyking View PostI believe Providence stopped bidding until the Dunk was finished and the others bid right up to this year.....NCAA not the bad guys here, just timing for Providence.
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Originally posted by Dude Love View PostEverything in the eastern time zone. Figures.
Obviously one's particular rooting interest(s) could result in a more complicated itinerary. But the point is that these selections create an opportunity to see more of the tournament in person. That luxury is usually available only in the New England/New York area...
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I believe Providence stopped bidding until the Dunk was finished and the others bid right up to this year.....NCAA not the bad guys here, just timing for Providence.....hope the new leaders in Providence follow the same plans Cianci set up in the past and allow outdoor bars and walking in the area around the Dunk with a drink in hand......worked well in the past
Originally posted by kdiff77 View PostAs a Brown fan, I'm absolutely THRILLED about the regionals coming to Providence, and it seems like most of the posters here are in favor as well. Providence is a great little city, and if you absolutely need to be in a big city, you can get to Boston for $15.50 round trip on the commuter rail. The Dunk is a terrific facility now that it's been refurbished (I haven't actually been to a hockey game there since they redid it, but I attended Providence-Syracuse basketball a couple seasons ago, before it was complete, and I was very impressed).
In all seriousness, why in the WORLD has it taken so long for the NCAA to get out of Bridgeport and Worcester, two hell-holes, in favor of a really nice city with plenty to do and that is just as accessible as the other two? It defies logic, though money probably came into play in the past.
Hopefully this can generate some interest in the local community. When the NCAA basketball tournament comes here, the city is buzzing and vibrant for the whole week. Personally, I can't WAIT for this weekend! If only Brown could somehow be involved...
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Originally posted by mookie1995 View Postwhy not the joe?
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Originally posted by bronconick View PostInteresting. Michigan "wised up" on knowing that they weren't getting Yost bids anymore and can probably turn Van Andel into home ice against anyone else not in the state of Michigan, where it'd be neutralish and avoid having to play BC in Providence, NH in Manchester etc.
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